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Sutton Foster can be seen in Once Upon a Mattress on Broadway. Broadway: Sweeney Todd, The Music Man (Drama League Distinguished Performance Award), Anything Goes (Tony Award), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award), Violet, Shrek the Musical (Outer Critics Circle Award), Young Frankenstein, The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Les Misérables, Annie, The Scarlet Pimpernel and Grease. Stage: Once Upon a Mattress (City Center Encores!), Anything Goes (Barbican Theatre), Sweet Charity (The Pershing Square Signature Theatre), The Wild Party (City Center Encores!), Trust (Second Stage), Anyone Can Whistle (City Center Encores!). Television: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Younger,” “A Million Little Things,” “Instinct,” “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” “ Mad Dogs,” “Elementary,” “Psych,” “Bunheads,” “Royal Pains,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Flight of the Conchords,” “Sesame Street.” Author: Hooked: How Crafting Saved My Life. She holds an honorary doctorate from Ball State University, where she also teaches.

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STAGE CREDITS

Once Upon A Mattress Once Upon A Mattress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Princess Winnifred
Once Upon a Mattress Once Upon a Mattress
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
Princess Winifred
Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2023
Mrs. Lovett [Replacement]
The Music Man The Music Man
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Marian Paroo
Anything Goes Anything Goes
[West End]
2021
Reno Sweeney
Into the Woods Into the Woods
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2019
Baker's Wife
My One and Only My One and Only
[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company One-Night-Only Benefit, 2018
Edith Herbert
Sweet Charity Sweet Charity
[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Charity Hope Valentine
The Wild Party The Wild Party
[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores Off-Center Production, 2015
Queenie
Violet Violet
[Broadway]
Roundabout Production, 2014
Violet
Anything Goes Anything Goes
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2011
Reno Sweeney
Trust Trust
[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2010
Performer
Shrek the Musical Shrek the Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Princess Fiona
Young Frankenstein Young Frankenstein
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Inga
The Drowsy Chaperone The Drowsy Chaperone
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Janet Van De Graaff
The Drowsy Chaperone
[Los Angeles]
US Premiere, 2005
Janet Van De Graaf
Little Women Little Women
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Jo
Snoopy!!!
[New York]
New York Concert, 2004
Peppermint Patty
Chess
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2003
Svetlana
Funny Girl
[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2002
Fanny Brice
Thoroughly Modern Millie Thoroughly Modern Millie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Millie Dillmount
Thoroughly Modern Millie
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Dorian
[Chester, CT (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2000
Ensemble
The Scarlet Pimpernel
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Annie
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1997
Ronnie Boylan
Ensemble
Dog Catcher
Cecille
A Star to Be
Grease
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Sandy Dumbrowski [Replacement]
The Will Rogers Follies The Will Rogers Follies
[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1992
Ensemble
Les Miserables
[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1988
Eponine (Understudy) [Replacement]
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Female Ensemble [Replacement]
Eponine (Understudy) [Replacement]
Young Frankenstein
[New York]
Workshop, 2006
Inga

Productions

Snoopy!!!
 
[New York, 2004]
Producer

Movies

Shrek the Musical
[ 2013 ] Fiona
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
[ 2014 ] Adela Tommy's Girlfriend
Gravy
[ 2015 ] Kerry
Anything Goes
[ 2021 ] Reno Sweeney

TV Shows

Bunheads
Michelle Simms
Doc McStuffins
Frida
Ridley Jones
Mama Jones, Mrs. Sanchez
Younger
Liza Miller

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Once Upon a Mattress

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Sutton Foster, The Music Man

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, The Music Man

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Sweet Charity

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sutton Foster, Sweet Charity

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Sweet Charity

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Violet

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Sutton Foster, Violet

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Violet

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Violet


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Leading Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Anything Goes


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Anything Goes


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Anything Goes


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Anything Goes


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Shrek the Musical

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Shrek The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Shrek the Musical

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, The Drowsy Chaperone

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster , Little Women the Musical

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Little Women


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Thoroughly Modern Millie


winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

Sutton Foster, Thoroughly Modern Millie

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58 Participating Regional Awards Programs Set for 2026 Jimmy Awards Photo
58 Participating Regional Awards Programs Set for 2026 Jimmy Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 58 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 17th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre. 
LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL to Have Spring Run at Riverside Center Photo
LITTLE WOMEN THE MUSICAL to Have Spring Run at Riverside Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will present Little Women The Musical. This adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel features a talented cast led by Ashlee Beary as Jo March, exploring themes of love, loss, and dreams during the American Civil War.
The Museum of Broadway to Open SO IN LOVE…WITH BROADWAY Exhibition Photo
The Museum of Broadway to Open SO IN LOVE…WITH BROADWAY Exhibition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2026

 The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit that will encapsulate the great love stories of Broadway through unforgettable costumes, accessories, lyrics and more.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2026- THE FEAR OF 13 On Broadway Adds New Cast Members and More
by - Feb 10, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Megan Hilty and Sutton Foster Join Disney Jr. Series ROBOGOBO as Guest Stars Photo
Megan Hilty and Sutton Foster Join Disney Jr. Series ROBOGOBO as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 9, 2026

It's a Broadway outing in Season 2 of Disney Jr.’s “RoboGobo,' with the announcement that musical theater favorites Megan Hilty and Sutton Foster will serve as guest stars in the new season.
Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre Photo
Review: AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 31, 2026

What did our critic think of AN EVENING WITH SUTTON FOSTER at Emerson Colonial Theatre?
MJ And KIM’S CONVENIENCE Headline February Programming At The Kravis Center Photo
MJ And KIM’S CONVENIENCE Headline February Programming At The Kravis Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2026

The Kravis Center has announced its February lineup, featuring MJ and Kim’s Convenience. The month includes Broadway, classical concerts, cabaret, film, and family programming.
John Tartaglia, Karla Puno Garcia and More Set for The Muny Season 108 Productions Photo
John Tartaglia, Karla Puno Garcia and More Set for The Muny Season 108 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.
Emerson College Students Perform With Sutton Foster At Emerson Colonial Theatre Photo
Emerson College Students Perform With Sutton Foster At Emerson Colonial Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2026

Twenty-eight musical theatre majors from Emerson College performed alongside two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster during her one-night appearance at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in Boston.
Drama Desk Awards Set 2026 Date Photo
Drama Desk Awards Set 2026 Date
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

The date has been set for the 70th Drama Desk Awards! The 2026 Drama Desk Awards will be held at The Town Hall on May 17, 2026. Learn more about the event here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 26, 2026- Broadway Winter Storm Updates and More Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 26, 2026- Broadway Winter Storm Updates and More
by - Jan 26, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Sutton Foster Sets Concert Dates in Boston, Atlanta and More Photo
Sutton Foster Sets Concert Dates in Boston, Atlanta and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026

Sutton Foster shares concert dates in Boston, Atlanta, and more! Don't miss her performances alongside Kelli O'Hara in select cities.
Darren Criss, Alex Edelman and More Join Emerson Colonial Theatre 125th Anniversary L Photo
Darren Criss, Alex Edelman and More Join Emerson Colonial Theatre 125th Anniversary Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

Emerson Colonial Theatre has revealed a star-studded lineup featuring Alex Edelman, Darren Criss, and Anne Lamott & Neal Allen for its 125th anniversary celebrations.
From Hawkins to Broadway: A Guide to STRANGER THINGS Cast Members on Stage Photo
From Hawkins to Broadway: A Guide to STRANGER THINGS Cast Members on Stage
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2026

Take a look at our guide to find out where you might have seen Stranger Things stars like Gaten Matarazzo and Sadie Sink on the stage and how the cast has appeared on Broadway.
Video: Kelsie Watts and Influencers Unite for 'Sweet Caroline' Cover Ahead of SONG SU Photo
Video: Kelsie Watts and Influencers Unite for 'Sweet Caroline' Cover Ahead of SONG SUNG BLUE Release
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 18, 2025

Influencers Kelsie Watts (Broadway's Six), Brandon Brits, Penelope Road, Four Washington, and more have teamed up for a new group cover of 'Sweet Caroline' in celebration of the new movie Song Sung Blue. Check out the spirited rendition of the Neil Diamond classic now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2025 - TITANIQUE Broadway Run Announced and M Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 16, 2025 - TITANIQUE Broadway Run Announced and More
by - Dec 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster, & More at the New York SONG SUNG BLUE Premiere Photo
Photos: Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster, & More at the New York SONG SUNG BLUE Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 15, 2025

On Thursday, December 11, the cast and crew of Song Sung Blue gathered at the AMC Lincoln Square 13 for the film's New York premiere. In attendance were stars Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Jim Belushi, and Michael Imperioli, among others. Check out photos now.
Samara Joy To Join ProMusica For 2026 Soirée Benefit & Concert Photo
Samara Joy To Join ProMusica For 2026 Soirée Benefit & Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025

Samara Joy will appear with ProMusica Chamber Orchestra for the 2026 Soirée Benefit & Concert, marking her first performance in Columbus. Led by guest conductor Andrew Grams, the event serves as ProMusica's largest annual fundraiser.
Marla Mindelle & Josh Sharp to Lead A KIDMAN CAROL By Kevin Zak Photo
Marla Mindelle & Josh Sharp to Lead A KIDMAN CAROL By Kevin Zak
by Michael Major - Dec 2, 2025

Marla Mindelle and Josh Sharp will star as Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett, respectively, in a developmental production of A Kidman Carol: A Gay Dementia On Australian Dames. The play is written and directed by Kevin Zak (Ginger Twinsies).
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Center Stage Records Releases New Single From Kennedy Caughell Celebrating WICKED: FOR GOOD
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sutton Foster been in?

Sutton Foster has appeared on Broadway in 16 shows.

How many West End shows has Sutton Foster been in?

Sutton Foster has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Sutton Foster's first West End show?

Sutton Foster's first West End show was Anything Goes which opened in 2021

What awards has Sutton Foster been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Once Upon a Mattress, Distinguished Performance Awards (Drama League Awards) for The Music Man, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Music Man, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweet Charity, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Sweet Charity, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Sweet Charity, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Violet, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Violet, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Violet, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Violet, Best Leading Actress in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Shrek the Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shrek The Musical, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shrek the Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Drowsy Chaperone, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Women the Musical , Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Little Women, Outstanding Actress in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie.

What awards has Sutton Foster won?

Sutton Foster has won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She received the Best Leading Actress in a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for her performance in Anything Goes. She also won Outstanding Actress in a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, she earned the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Anything Goes. Foster was recognized as Outstanding Actress in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Shrek the Musical and Thoroughly Modern Millie. She also won the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Thoroughly Modern Millie.

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